Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is a volunteer body of distinguished leaders, musicians and music lovers in Northern California and each want to express their gratitude for your patronage and support of the Folsom Lake Symphony.

Bruce Woodbury

Symphony Founder and President of the Board

The Folsom Lake Symphony began 10 years ago when Folsom financial consultant Bruce Woodbury brought his dream of forming a regional symphony in the foothills to reality. A former French horn player, Bruce has been the president of the symphony board since it was formed. He spearheaded the hiring of founding Music Director and Conductor Michael Neumann and this year hiring his successor, Peter Jaffe, and has spent boundless time and energy securing donations, venues and publicity and generating interest and excitement about the symphony. It is to Bruce’s credit that the orchestra, from its first performance, has been playing to high acclaim and sell-out audiences. Bruce is a registered principal at Woodbury Wealth Management, specializing in helping clients reach retirement goals. He has held previous positions in accounting and financial advising and analysis. He holds a degree in finance and economics from Utah State University and has done graduate work in accounting and business at the University of Miami (Florida) and CSU Fresno. Bruce is a member of the Folsom and El Dorado Hills chambers of commerce and the Rotary Club of Historic Folsom. His efforts on behalf of the symphony have earned him recognition from the Folsom Chamber of Commerce (Business of the Year 2003), Folsom Style Magazine (Readers’Choice “Favorite Local Businessman 2010,”third place), the mayor of Folsom (for contribution to the music arts in Folsom 2006) and the Folsom Arts and Cultural Commission (for arts achievement 2007).

Anson WongVice President of Business and Orchestra ManagementA violinist and founding member of the Folsom Lake Symphony orchestra, Anson joined the board in 2009. Anson leads our marketing, budgeting, business analysis, and orchestra personnel efforts. During his 20 year career at Intel Corporation, Anson held various finance and marketing management positions. Upon his retirement in 1998, he was able to spend more time playing the violin and giving back to the community through his volunteer efforts. Anson graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in accounting and finance and completed his MBA in finance at the University of Southern California. With his knowledge of classical music and his corporate business experience, he plays a key role in the success of the Folsom Lake Symphony. Anson is also a member of the Auburn Symphony since 1999.

Corrine TharpVice President of Symphony AdministrationCorrine Tharp was the Folsom Lake Symphony’s first official volunteer. She eagerly signed on to help after hearing symphony founder Bruce Woodbury’s dream of starting an orchestra. She took on the responsibility of ticket sales, achieved a full house for the first performance, and has been in charge of concert seating and selling tickets ever since. During her first year, she set up an online ticketing system. Corrine also helps solicit donations and recruits and trains volunteers. She organized and manages the program to introduce students to the symphony and interacts with Bruce Woodbury and the music director to ensure each concert is a success. Corrine is retired from a career in accounting and as a small-business owner. She is usually the first contact for symphony patrons. Corrine and her husband Jim, married for more than 50 years, have been part of the Folsom community since 1997.

Michael Nord, CPABoard TreasurerMichael joined the Board in 2009 and has called Folsom his home since 1998. He has been in public practice for more than 22 years assisting small business owners and individuals. He started his professional career with a CPA firm in Sacramento, CA where he gained valuable experience with many aspects of running a small business including taxes, compliance, accounting, record keeping and general business advisory and consulting services. Additionally, he has extensive experience assisting the individual taxpayer with reducing the income tax filing and compliance burdens, strategies to minimize tax liabilities and preliminary development of financial plans to achieve customer goals. Michael’s financial skills have proven to be a major asset to the Symphony.

Anthony BarcellosBoard MemberA native to the Folsom lake region, Anthony started volunteering with the symphony in its inaugural season. Using his skill sets from working as a logistics specialist and the experience as a corporate event coordinator, Anthony has taken on many jobs and responsibilities during his tenure with the symphony; from working backstage to assisting musicians and greeting patrons at fund raising events. Anthony holds a degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science and system controls.

Charles Henderson

Board Member

Charles Henderson joined the Folsom Lake Symphony Board in 2011. He is Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager with U.S. Bank in Folsom. He has worked for U.S. Bank for 23 years and lives in El Dorado Hills. After he and his wife attended a Folsom Lake Symphony concert in 2005, he became a supporter and in the past eight years, has helped expand the corporate/community relationship between U.S. Bank and the Folsom Lake Symphony. He brings to the board over 25 years experience in banking and financial services along with connections to corporate and community leaders. Charles also works with non-profit organizations that are focused on education and mentorship.

Marie Mitchell
Board MemberMarie Mitchell joined the board in 2014 and is a longtime patron of the arts. She has a passion and belief that fine arts and music are an integral part of our society. Marie manages her own company, CII providing offsite services for managing corporate real estate through innovation and technology and is considered a pioneer in ergonomic standards in the workplace. Marie shares her time between San Francisco and El Dorado Hills. While in El Dorado Hills, Marie also manages Palazzo di Migianella, her beautiful home in El Dorado Hills and location of the Symphony’s first Gala in September 2014, truly a night to remember.

Armie PerezBoard MemberArmando (Armie) Perez and his wife Susan, have been living in Folsom since 1997 when he started a new job with the California Independent System Operator (ISO). After a 30-year career with Southern California Edison in which he was heavily involved in planning the transmission system for Southern California, Mr. Perez accepted the position of Director of Transmission Planning at the ISO. The ISO is an independent agency charged with the planning, markets, and operation of most of the electrical system in California. Mr. Perez is a lover of classical music and has been attending the concerts for the last 5 years. Mr. Perez retired from the ISO in 2008 and started consulting services. He has overseen doing the symphony’s request for the concerts to be advertised in public calendars in the local magazines and newspapers. In addition to his assignment with the Board, Armie is also an Independent Director for the Western Electricity Coordinating Council, a not for profit Utah corporation, charged with creating, maintaining and enforcing electric reliability standards in the western states.